Participation 1: AWS Generative AI Foundations Certification

10-Week Recommended Plan

Published

November 21, 2024

Modified

February 17, 2026

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Learning Outcomes

After completing this assignment, you should be able to:

  • Summarize generative AI concepts, methods, and strategies.
  • Discuss the potential business value and use cases of generative AI.
  • Match AWS AI/ML services and features to generative AI use cases.
  • Explain how to use foundation models.
  • Discuss techniques to refine results of foundation models.
  • Recognize the key elements for practicing responsible AI.
  • Discuss the security, privacy, and governance considerations for AI systems.
  • Describe the workflow and key considerations when developing a generative AI application.

Questions

  • Each section of this assignment contains questions that you should either answer or perform in the lab. These are marked with a Knowledge Check.
  • These Knowledge checks are part of the certificate requirements.
  • Completing these will earn you points towards your success in the getting the certificate.

Submission Details

  • Submit all deliverables and assignments on AWS Academy Canvas.
  • Include a comment on blackboard submission indicating that the AWS Academy course was completed on the completion date.
  • Ensure all required files are uploaded before the deadline.
  • Due on Week 10 Day 6 for All sections, Please check with your instructor.